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Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Flavor of the month
Flavor of the monthFrom KompasOn June 26, 1996, my husband and I had dinner at the Shima Japanese Restaurant on the 27th floor of Plaza Bapindo, Jakarta. The waitress gave us the special menu for that month. I inquired whether they had the ordinary menu, to which the waitress replied "Yes".
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Transvestites upset over extortion
Transvestites upset over extortion JAKARTA (JP): Fifty-eight transvestites filed a complaint yesterday with the Central Jakarta mayoralty over extortion and blackmail allegedly committed by mayoralty officials.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
China buys back $1m old painting
China buys back $1m old painting BEIJING (Reuter): China's Palace Museum has bought back a 500- year-old Ming dynasty painting, once among its top 100 treasures, from a private owner for 8.8 million yuan (US$1.06 million) at auction, the China Daily said on Monday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Japan concerned over rapid rise of U.S. dollar
Japan concerned over rapid rise of U.S. dollar TOKYO (AFP): Japanese are starting to worry about the impact of the dollar's new-found strength on the economy, with Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto expressing concern yesterday about rapid movements of the U.S. unit.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Regional cooperation in East Asia
Regional cooperation in East AsiaBy Eiichi Furukawa TOKYO (JP): At an international symposium held in Tokyo on May 17, the Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos called for creation of an organization for political cooperation in Asia.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
PTA firm expands capacity
PTA firm expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation has doubled its production capacity of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to 600,000 tons per annum, from 300,000 tons.The company said yesterday that it had just completed the construction of its second PTA plant in Serang, West...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
'Semar Mencari Raga' tells of a model figure in crisis
'Semar Mencari Raga' tells of a model figure in crisis Semar Mencari Raga By Sindhunata Published by Kanisius in cooperation with Yayasan BP BASIS, Yogyakarta 1996 VII + 59 pages YOGYAKARTA (JP): Who would have thought that gods were vulnerable and could suffer identity crises?This is what happens...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Megawati and Soerjadi should prove popularity
Megawati and Soerjadi should prove popularity JAKARTA (JP): The two rival leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) were challenged yesterday to prove who has stronger popular support.Deputy governor of the National Resilience Institute Juwono Sudarsono and observer Novel Ali separately...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Nona Manis -- RI's David Copperfield
Nona Manis -- RI's David Copperfield JAKARTA (JP): Children screamed while adults looked on in seriousness when a master of ceremony opened a screen, revealing a girl's head on a round table during an entertainment group's performance at the Jakarta fair.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Indonesia's top shuttlers out of form
Indonesia's top shuttlers out of form JAKARTA (JP): With the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta drawing nearer, Indonesian badminton players have failed to show their poise for the sport's most coveted laurels.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Future gas stations in capital to be smaller
Future gas stations in capital to be smaller JAKARTA (JP): Gas stations in the capital are likely to shrink in size as the administration relocates bigger stations away from parks and green areas.Toto Soeparto, spokesman for the state-owned oil company Pertamina, said yesterday that the city...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Consumer prices index down 0.07% in June
Consumer prices index down 0.07% in June JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's economic indicators improved last month, with the consumer price index (CPI) declining by 0.07 percent after a rise of 0.06 percent in May, Minister of Information Harmoko announced yesterday.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Street urchins seek government recognition
Street urchins seek government recognition JAKARTA (JP): Fifty street children visited the National Commission on Human Rights to hand over what they called "Street Children's Declaration", urging the government to recognize their existence.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Snakes to travel in coffee bottles
Snakes to travel in coffee bottles JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Conservation authorities have foiled an attempt by three Russians to smuggle three Boeleni python out of Irian Jaya province.Setio Hindrianto, head of the local conservation office, told Antara Tuesday that the three snakes were placed in...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
More police for Maumere
More police for Maumere KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara Police Command is planning to add 150 mobile brigade personnel to its force in Maumere, Sikka village.Col. Tri Dani said that the increase in personnel is intended to expand service to residents.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Two killed in traffic accident
Two killed in traffic accident JAKARTA (JP): Two people were killed when a public transportation minivan plying the Tanjung Priok-Cakung route was hit by a truck in North Jakarta on Monday evening.The driver of the truck fled the scene after learning that two of the minivan's passengers were killed...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
TV today
TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Family Matters 3:00 News: Lintasan Berita 3:05 Talks: One Day with Mr. Moko 3:30 Travel: Sydney and Tasmania 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Science Film: Here Comes The Stars 4:30 Education: Bina Pramuka 5:00 Evening News 5:30 Arabic...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Caption
CaptionCorrection: In a caption written in yesterday's spotlight column on Page 10, we mentioned RH Betts as former director and adviser to the Indonesia program of the World Wide Fund for Nature and her husband. It should read Russell H. Betts.... (left) and his wife (second from right).
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Where to go in Bandung:
Where to go in Bandung:Music and Entertainment * Chedi Hotel: Jl. Rancabentang 56-58: Job (Piano), Monday to Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Irven (Guitar), Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Mixed voices Accapela singer and Andi (Pianist), Thursday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Govt waives ship tax
Govt waives ship tax JAKARTA (JP): The government, through a ministerial decree, has waived tax on the transfer of ship ownership in a bid to encourage the development of domestic shipping and fishery industries.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
RI bodybuilder eying 6th place
RI bodybuilder eying 6th place JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia has selected Ade Ray for the 7th Asian Pro-Am Classic Bodybuilding Championships in Macau, which started yesterday.Budi Santoso, an official from the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association, said yesterday that Ade...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Indonesia Open to attract top stars
Indonesia Open to attract top stars JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia gave its guarantee yesterday that its top players would take part in the Sony Badminton Indonesia Open 96 championships, which commences shortly after the Olympic Games conclude.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Street sweepers get approval
Street sweepers get approval JAKARTA (JP): Central Jakarta authorities have got the green light from the governor to use street sweepers on several main streets in the area.In a meeting with the five city mayors here yesterday, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said the plan will aid the capital's...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Lippo Land shares acquired
Lippo Land shares acquired JAKARTA (JP): China Resources yesterday purchased a 5 percent stake in PT Lippo Land Development at Rp 64 billion (US$27.1 million) through the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), the latter company said in a statement.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
World Bank loan
World Bank loan for RI project WASHINGTON (AFP): The World Bank announced it had approved a US$104 million loan to Indonesia to fund a project to expand junior secondary education. The project includes expanding access to schools, improving the quality of education and strengthening education...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
PTA firm expands capacity
PTA firm expands capacity JAKARTA (JP): PT Bakrie Kasei Corporation has doubled its production capacity of purified terephthalic acid (PTA) to 600,000 tons per annum, from 300,000 tons.The company said yesterday that it had just completed the construction of its second PTA plant in Serang, West...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 3, 1996: Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo 775 -25 25,000 AHAP Insurance 2,800 0 0 Alumindo Perkasa 675 25 7,500 Andayani Megah 1,200 0 1,933,000...
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Salim to take over QAF
Salim to take over QAF SINGAPORE (Reuter): Indonesia's Salim group said yesterday it has made a conditional takeover offer for bread company, QAF Ltd, after the exercise of call options for QAF shares and the purchase of more shares.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Noise pollution
Noise pollution I want to add my (quiet) voice to those few, Indonesians and foreigners, who from time to time raise the issue of noise pollution. Given the great many serious ills which beset the country, and the world, this issue may strike some as relatively minor.
Thu, 04 Jul 1996
Barito Pacific
Barito PacificCorrection: In the June 29 article Barito pays Rp 50 dividend on page 11, the last paragraph should have read "The shareholders meeting also accepted the resignation of Setienven Lunardy and appointed Antonius Hadi Tjondro as a new director of the company." -- Editor
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
All Steady Safe buses suspended
All Steady Safe buses suspended JAKARTA (JP): The Land Transportation Control Agency (DLLAJR) will temporarily revoke the operation permits of all Steady Safe bus fleets today for repeatedly breaching city regulations, city administration spokesman Soesila Darmoadji said yesterday.DLLAJR chief J.P.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Students take Islamic course during holidays
Students take Islamic course during holidaysBy Fitriyanti Djoni JAKARTA (JP): Most teachers send students off on their annual school holiday with a message that they spend their time wisely and engage only in activities which are educational and beneficial.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Youths question military presence in East Timor
Youths question military presence in East TimorBy T. Sima Gunawan DILI, East Timor (JP): East Timorese Catholic youths questioned yesterday the presence of the military and its "excessive" authority over the region.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Cambodian police chief here to forge ties
Cambodian police chief here to forge ties JAKARTA (JP): Cambodian Police Chief, Lt. Gen. Hok Lundy, and five senior officers visited the Jakarta Metropolitan Police headquarters on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta yesterday to forge closer cooperation and assistance with the Indonesian police.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Singapore port goes overseas
Singapore port goes overseas SINGAPORE (AFP): The Port of Singapore Authority (PSA), looking for sources of growth beyond the tiny island, launched yesterday its first international port venture in Dalian, China.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Reclamation project
Reclamation project JAKARTA (JP): Belgian-based Dredging International has won the contract for reclamation of a 55-hectare area at Ancol Barat in North Jakarta.The area to be reclaimed is located west of the port at Tanjung Priok and is allotted for residential and industrial development.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Freeport never cheated Irian tribes: Official
Freeport never cheated Irian tribes: Official JAKARTA (JP): A senior official of PT Freeport Indonesia yesterday denied charges that the giant gold and copper mining company had cheated local Irianese in its trust fund deal.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Officials warned over sale of 'wakaf' land
Officials warned over sale of 'wakaf' land TANGERANG, West Java (JP): Those involved in the sale of a wakaf plot of land -- including the Kadu village chief, the subdistrict chief and an official from the regency's inspectorate office -- should be held responsible for their actions, the local...
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Japanese bank's loans to RI
Japanese bank's loans to RI TOKYO (Reuter): The Export-Import Bank of Japan has agreed with the Indonesian government to make 53 billion yen of untied loans to private corporations in Indonesia, including venture businesses, a bank official said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
RI studies report on Aussie journos' death
RI studies report on Aussie journos' death JAKARTA (JP): The government said yesterday it was "carefully studying" a report alleging its troops killed five Australian journalists in East Timor in 1975.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Alatas, said the Australian Government's report, on initial...
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Rapid growth raises fears
Rapid growth raises fears KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysia's economic policies will allow 1996 growth to exceed the central bank's 8.3 percent target, triggering possible concerns about stability, a foreign research firm said yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
New reason for Timika shooting
New reason for Timika shooting JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday that the soldier who shot dead 16 people, mostly soldiers, in Irian Jaya in April was suffering "mental stress", not tropical malaria as originally stated by a preliminary investigation.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Lawyer threatens hunger strike for Adi Andojo
Lawyer threatens hunger strike for Adi Andojo JAKARTA (JP): Moral support for Justice Adi Andojo Soetjipto, now facing dismissal for his public allegations of corruption on the Supreme Court, continued pouring in yesterday.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Cotton spinners told to seek new suppliers
Cotton spinners told to seek new suppliers JAKARTA (JP): The newly-established Indonesian Cotton Consumer Club (ICCC) called on its members yesterday to seek new cotton suppliers from the United States other than Calcot Ltd.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto A: CocktailJP/byiCOCKTAIL PARTY: Ibnu Sutowo, former president of the state-owned oil company Pertamina (second from left), chatting with RH Betts, former director and adviser to the Indonesian program of the World Wide Fund for Nature (second from right) and her husband (left) and...
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Tourism target questioned by experts
Tourism target questioned by experts JAKARTA (JP): A meeting of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association questioned the country's ability to attract the government's target of over 11 million tourists in 2005, spending US$15 billion.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Regent's directive needed
Regent's directive needed TANGERANG, West Java (JP): A Tangerang regency regulation issued last year on a levy imposed on privately-owned market building owners has yet to be enforced, pending the regent's directive.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Indonesia Air Show
Indonesia Air ShowFrom Media IndonesiaEverybody knows that Indonesia is now making serious efforts towards building industries using sophisticated technology, particularly in the field of aviation.The air show should have aimed to educate young people about aviation.
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Expats to be given property rights
Expats to be given property rights JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Public Housing Akbar Tandjung said yesterday that his office is now preparing guidelines for property ownership by foreigners."No property transaction by foreigners will be allowed before the guidelines are issued," Akbar told journalists...
Wed, 03 Jul 1996
Carting meet at Sentul
Carting meet at Sentul JAKARTA (JP): A Five-leg carting championship will be held at a newly built carting circuit of international standards in Sentul, West Java, Trendypromo Mandira announced yesterday.